Valentine’s Day Northern Lights Expected Across Parts of the U.S.

A minor geomagnetic storm could make the aurora borealis visible in select northern U.S. states, with optimal viewing conditions late Thursday into Friday.

NOAA predicts a G1-level geomagnetic storm, which may allow northern lights to be visible in U.S. states like Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Alaska.
The aurora borealis may extend as far south as northern Michigan and Maine, depending on the storm's intensity and weather conditions.
The Sun is currently in its solar maximum phase, increasing solar activity and the frequency of northern lights displays.
Best viewing times are just before and after midnight, in areas with minimal light pollution and clear skies.
Citizen science platform Aurorasaurus provides real-time alerts for aurora visibility, aiding enthusiasts in locating the phenomenon.